Comparison

Hidden Camera Detector vs Spy Camera Network Scanner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hidden Camera Detector

Detect hidden cameras and spy devices using your phone's camera, Wi-Fi, network, and Bluetooth. Features AI image recognition and a network scanner to find suspicious connections and remotely accessible devices.

Highlights
  • AI Spy Camera Image Recognition
  • Lens & IR Detector
  • Network & Wi-Fi Scanner
  • Remotely Accessible Device Scanner
  • Spy Camera Library
  • Expert Help & Guidance
Features
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The original Hidden Camera Detector — featured by Forbes, Fox, and Yahoo News. Checking into a hotel, rental, or Airbnb? Using a changing room, restroom, or office? Hidden Camera Detector helps you check your surroundings for hidden cameras, trackers, and suspicious devices using multiple detection methods in one easy app. Scan again wherever you go to see if the same trackers or devices keep appearing with you over time. Try every detection method before deciding if Pro is right for you. Built on patented detection technology developed across our consumer and enterprise security products, Hidden Camera Detector brings multiple detection methods together in one consumer app. BLUETOOTH & TRACKER SCAN Find nearby Bluetooth devices and supported trackers. Many devices are identified by name, and live signal strength helps you physically locate them. NETWORK / WI-FI SCAN Scan your local network for connected devices. Hidden Camera Detector now identifies many devices by name and type, making unfamiliar cameras and other devices easier to recognize and investigate. AI IMAGE RECOGNITION Take a photo of a suspicious object and our AI compares it with known spy cameras, returning similar images, links, and descriptions. LENS & IR REFLECTION DETECTOR Scan the space around you live for reflections that may come from a camera lens using our classic lens-detection technology. EXPERT VIDEO GUIDES — FREE Watch security professionals show where hidden cameras are commonly concealed, along with quick demonstrations of the detection methods. WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE HIDDEN CAMERA DETECTOR • Scan again over time to see if the same devices keep appearing with you • The original hidden camera detector app, built on patented detection technology and with over 2 million downloads • Featured by Forbes, Fox, and Yahoo News • Multiple detection methods — network device identification, Bluetooth and tracker locating, AI photo recognition, and live lens reflection scanning • Many network and Bluetooth devices identified by name • Live signal strength helps you locate nearby Bluetooth devices and supported trackers • Simple enough for anyone — at home, traveling, or on the go No app can guarantee it will find every hidden device, but Hidden Camera Detector gives you multiple practical ways to check a space and investigate suspicious devices with greater confidence. SUBSCRIPTION Hidden Camera Detector offers an auto-renewable subscription that unlocks full access to every detection tool. Both plans start with 3 days free — cancel anytime before they end and you won't be charged. Monthly and yearly plans are available; pricing is shown in the app before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Service: https://www.hcdapp.com/tos.html Privacy Policy: https://www.hcdapp.com/privacypolicy.html

About

Spy Camera Network Scanner

Inspect your surroundings for potential hidden cameras using your iPhone's sensors. Detect nearby devices, analyze signals, and use visual filters to investigate suspicious items for enhanced peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth device scanning
  • AI-driven device analysis
  • Visual camera filters
  • Magnetic field sensor
  • Device signal identification
Features
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Feel more confident in hotels, Airbnbs, vacation rentals, and unfamiliar spaces. Spy Camera Network Scanner helps you inspect your surroundings using the connectivity and sensors already built into your iPhone. Discover nearby devices, identify signals that may be associated with cameras, and investigate anything that looks worth checking. WI-FI & BLUETOOTH SCANNER Scan devices on your Wi-Fi network or nearby over Bluetooth. Instead of showing you technical data you have to interpret yourself, the app analyzes available device information to help identify recognized devices, unknown devices, and devices showing camera-related characteristics. If something is worth checking, you'll see why it was highlighted so you can investigate further. VISUAL CAMERA FILTERS Use live color filters to inspect objects, reflections, and bright points around you. Switch between different views for a closer look at areas that catch your attention. MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR Use your iPhone's built-in magnetometer to observe changes in magnetic field strength around nearby objects and electronics. DESIGNED FOR PEACE OF MIND Whether you're checking into a hotel, staying in an Airbnb, or simply want to better understand the devices around you, Spy Camera Network Scanner gives you simple tools to inspect your surroundings in one place. IMPORTANT Spy Camera Network Scanner helps identify signals and device characteristics that may be associated with cameras or monitoring equipment. It does not confirm that a hidden camera is present or that a detected device is recording. A highlighted device means it may be worth checking further, not that a hidden camera has been detected. Likewise, no camera-related signals being identified does not guarantee that no hidden camera is present. Camera filters are visual inspection tools and do not provide thermal imaging. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Hidden Camera Detector4 screens
Spy Camera Network Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spy Camera Network Scanner at 100% against Hidden Camera Detector's 21%. Spy Camera Network Scanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Hidden Camera Detector's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hidden Camera Detector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Spy Camera Network Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spy Camera Network Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidden Camera Detector has 1.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Hidden Camera Detector's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spy Camera Network Scanner's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hidden Camera Detector versus Spy Camera Network Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden Camera DetectorSpy Camera Network Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (1.9K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.9K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLSC, LLCHbrothers L.L.C.

Customer experience

Hidden Camera Detector

All ratings1,865 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral10.1%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive20.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative77.2%

Spy Camera Network Scanner

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hidden Camera Detector

Subscriptions2
  • HCD App Premium3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • HCD App Premium Annually3 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

Spy Camera Network Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hidden Camera Detector free?
Hidden Camera Detector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spy Camera Network Scanner free?
Spy Camera Network Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hidden Camera Detector or Spy Camera Network Scanner?
Spy Camera Network Scanner is rated higher. Hidden Camera Detector averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Spy Camera Network Scanner averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Hidden Camera Detector or Spy Camera Network Scanner have ads?
Neither Hidden Camera Detector nor Spy Camera Network Scanner shows ads.

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